Maddu is only an another tamed and docile elephant in this country .Since he gets enough food and protection he loves to stay in this location, On the other hand since Maddu continues to live in this Devale premises it is quite natural for our people to spread various juicy stories about the association of this animal and the God Kataragama! Anyway Maddu can be considered as a very lucky fellow to lead such a happy and contended life under the protection of human beings!